Monthly Archives: October 2011

Feelin’ hot hot hot…

Oh yes. You thought you might escape my stay in Texas without a reference to the weather, but you were wrong! Texas is hot! Austin is hot! And the amazing thing is apparently this is nothing. It’s been about 90 … Continue reading

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Keep Austin Weird

So goes the Austin city motto. I guess it’s a play off “Keep Texas Wild,” which I think is pretty awesome as well. And Austin does its best to keep to its motto. Apparently someone even ran for major of … Continue reading

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Who Rides the Bus?

Back in 2004 or 2005 I went to visit a friend who was living in L.A. I didn’t rent a car, because mostly I hung out with said friend who had one. One day she was busy, so I went … Continue reading

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America Without a Car

This was my goal. No, this is my goal. Maybe I’ve lived in London and New York City for too long, or maybe I’m just an idealist, but I don’t want to live my life in a car. I don’t … Continue reading

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Goldilocks and the Three Politicians

Today’s post was going to be a geography lesson from the point of view of a New Yorker. Instead it’s going to be about meeting President Bill Clinton! My parents, more specifically my mother, is involved with an organisation called … Continue reading

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Manhattan

“Chapter One. He was as tough and romantic as the city he loved.” Woody Allen Manhattan There is something magical about New York City. I find myself holding my breath each time I return to Manhattan from the airport. Driving along … Continue reading

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Last day…first day

The taxi is waiting outside to take me and my heaving bags to the airport. I’m really not even sure what to say. How to be witty and ironic in this sort of situation, so I guess I won’t. I’ll … Continue reading

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